UK Horse Racing Tips: Royal Ascot

Wesley Ward has won this three times in the past seven years and is fancied to to enhance his impressive record with LOVE REIGNS. The daughter of U S Navy Flag has been favourite for this race ever since her scintillating debut at Keeneland in April. She looks a serious prospect. Dramatised travelled strongly and quickened up in impressive fashion at Newmarket when scoring on debut and that form has been boosted since with the runner-up winning twice. Katey Kontent bolted up in a novice event under a penalty at Windsor last month and has looked a smart filly too.
Prediction : 1st Love Reigns 2nd Dramatised 3rd Katey Kontent

Roger Vairan had multiple entries for ELDAR ELDAROV this week and it is very interesting that he has opted for the longer distance of all those options. The son of Dubawi remains unbeaten after two runs, winning most recently on his seasonal reappearance at Newcastle when shaping like he will relish this extra half mile. The form has been boosted since with Honinton, who was third on that occasion, winning by nine lengths at Sandown on Saturday. Nahanni performed well considering the circumstances when seventh in the Derby despite boiling over at the start, and he represents last year's winning connections. Anchorage shaped well on his seasonal reappearance when fifth at the Curragh and, being by Galileo, he looks sure to appreciate this extra yardage.
Prediction : 1st Eldar Eldarov 2nd Nahanni 3rd Anchorage

Sir Michael Stoute has won this twice in the last four years and it can pay to side with the progressive BAY BRIDGE, despite being the only one in the field who has not run in Group 1 company. Given a patient approach by his master handler, the son of New Bay has won his last five and his Brigadier Gerard performance screamed top quality. Japanese raider Shahryar won the Sheema Classic over 1m4f and the drop in trip may not be ideal here, while three-time Group 1 winner State Of Rest did not have the race run to suit in the Tattersalls Gold Cup. 2020 winner Lord North is not to be underestimated either.
Prediction : 1st Bay Bridge 2nd Shahryar 3rd State Of Rest

One of the most consistent and durable fillies in training, this can go the way of last year's 1000 Guineas winner MOTHER EARTH. Old rival Saffron Beach may have got the better of her in the Sun Chariot last October, but that was on the back of a long season and the fact she is 5lb better off at the weights only enhances her claims. Cheveley Park Stud triumphed in this contest last year and the improving Bashkirova could have a big say following her determined success at Epsom. German raider Novemba gave a bold sight for a long way in last year's Coronation Stakes over C&D and she is likely to adopt similar tactics here.
Prediction : 1st Mother Earth 2nd Saffron Beach 3rd Bashkirova

LEGEND OF DUBAI gets the nod for Roger Varian and Andrea Atzeni. With eight of the 10 previous winners of this contest having carried between 8-11 and 9-3, the four-year-old fits this trend comfortably having been allotted a weight of 9-1. Another trend to bear in mind is that eight of the past 10 winners have either won or placed in a field of 14 or more runners, and the selection did exactly that when third of 15 on his debut at Newbury. He is very unexposed at this level and has an appealing pedigree, so catches the eye despite the step up in class. Nonetheless, a 5lb penalty doesn't look set to stop Totally Charming in his tracks and he must be feared following his latest win at Epsom, while Fantastic Fox and Notre Belle Bete are also taken into consideration.
Prediction : 1st Legend Of Dubai 2nd Totally Charming 3rd Fantastic Fox

CHATEAU just managed to hold off Rogue Spirit on his latest outing at Beverley last month and gave the impression the was a lot more to come. That win came on good to firm ground so he should go well on this surface and gets the vote ahead of Little Big Bear, who looks like he could benefit from a drop of rain. Wodao is another not to be underestimated, having pulled clear to score by three and three-quarter lengths on his most recent run at Navan over 5f. Star Of Lady M gets the fillies allowance and has been progressive recently, but only one filly has placed in the last 10 years.
Prediction : 1st Chateau 2nd Little Big Bear 3rd Wodao

WHITE MOONLIGHT's return from a 971-day absence was full of promise, weakening only in the closing stages after pulling hard for long periods of the race. Saeed bin Suroor's charge doesn't look badly treated by a handicap mark of 92 and, following that pipe-opener, she gets a tentative vote in an open contest. Last year's runner-up Ffion seeks redemption and shouldn't be underestimated following her recent Chester success, while Mobadra represents powerful connections and is considered despite having a layoff to overcome. The Irish challenge is headed by Haziya, though Neptune Rock is no forlorn hope.
Prediction : 1st White Moonlight 2nd Ffion 3rd Mobadra